Month: July 2013

Mounting Your TV Conveniently

 

If your household is one that watches a lot of television, you already know how important it is to be sure that you are watching your favorite sports games, soaps, and reality shows on a television that employs the best possible features.

If you have the money to spring for a fully modern High Definition flat screen television, chances are you already have. So why should you expect any less than the best when it comes to the technology you employ in your home to mount your expensive television?

Friday movie flashback tv mount
friday flashback movies at home

When it comes to setting up your own personal home theater for family viewing, flat screen TV mounts are a vitally important part of the equation. The reason for this is obvious when you stop to think about it. For one thing, using flat mounts for your flat screen television frees up valuable floor and furniture space.

With your TV on a flat screen mount, you have the vital walking space to navigate around your TV or living room without fear of tripping up or spilling food or drinks all over the floor. This extra little bit of safety and security is of paramount importance when you are getting ready to watch the big game on your expensive flat screen TV.

It’s equally important to know where to go on the Internet to find the very best stands and mounts for your flat screen TV. StandsandMounts.com monitor mounts are some of the best on the market, and their website is excellent.

 

Lighting your Reading Nook

 

Do you want to give your home a new reading area so that you can kick back and relax? When you moved in, maybe you just assumed that you would read in the main living room, but now your children are taking over to watch TV or play video games. Fortunately, it is not hard to transform a back room into a reading area.

lighting reading corner nook
image via http://homedit.com

You need to start by getting all of the right furniture. If you do not have much space, a couch may be a better choice than a pair of chairs since it offers more seating in about the same physical space. If you are just going to be using it by yourself, though, get a soft, comfortable armchair. Put an ottoman in front of it so that you can put your feet up. On one side, put a basket full of blankets for the cold winter months, and then put a bookshelf on the other side, within arm’s reach, for all of your favorite titles.

The last step is the lighting. You do not want to use overhead lights because they tend to be too bright. This does not make the room feel cozy and inviting, and can even shine painfully in your eyes if you are slouching down and holding the book up high. Instead, you should turn to small bedside lamps or compact fluorescent lamps from GenesisLamp.com. Try to find options with three-way bulbs so that you can choose exactly how much light you need.